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1 Student Outcomes Committee of the Board Of __________________________________________________________________ STUDENT OUTCOMES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Thursday, January 7, 2021 1:00 p.m. Zoom AGENDA (1) Executive Session (2) Public Session (a) Approval of the Minutes of November 5, 2020 (A) (b) Academic Program Review (A) Religious Studies (A.A. Degree) What changes in the Program have occurred as a result of assessment? Has continuos assessment taken place? What actions have been taken to address recommendations made in the last Program Review? To what extent does the Committee agree with the Program Review findings and recommendations? What is the Committee’s action recommendation to the full Board? Guests: Dr. Chae Sweet, Dean, Liberal Studies Mr. David Prejsnar, Program Coordinator and Asst. Professor, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies Mr. Osvil Acosta-Morales, Department Head History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies (c) Academic Program Review Follow-up Report International Studies (A.A. Degree) (A) What actions have been taken to address recommendations made in the last Program Review? What is the Committee’s action recommendation to the full Board? Guests: Dr. Chae Sweet, Dean, Liberal Studies Dr. Mak Khan, Program Coordinator, Asst. Professor, English Mr. Massimo Musumeci, Department Head and Asst. Professor, World Languages 1 (d) Student Outcome Data: ( I ) Summer Course Performance Outcomes (e) Requested Information: ( I ) Career Program Advisory Committee Membership Career Connections Employers by Program Map (f) New Business Attachments: Minutes of November 5, 2020 APR Executive Summary: Religious Studies APR Executive Summmary and Follow-up Report: International Studies Powerpoint Online 7 Week Careers Programs Advisory Committee 2020 Career Connections Employers by Program Map 2 STUDENT OUTCOMES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:15 p.m. Zoom Presiding: Ms. Fulmore-Townsend Committee Members: Mr. Clancy, Ms. Ireland, Ms. McPherson, Ms. Posoff Board Participants: Mr. Dubow, Mr. Epps, Ms. Hernández Vélez, Mr. White College Members: Ms. de Fries, Dr. Gay, Dr. Generals, Dr. Hirsch, Dr. Roberts Cabinet Members: Ms. Rooney, Ms. Witherspoon, Dr. Zanjani, Ms. Zellers Guests: Mr. Acosta-Morales, Ms. Barber, Dr. DiRosa, Dr. Seymour, Dr. Sweet (1) Executive Session There were no agenda items for the Executive Session. (2) Public Session (a) Approval of the Minutes of October 8, 2020 The minutes were approved unanimously. (b) Academic Program Review: Liberal Arts: Honors Option (A.A. Degree) Dr. Gay highlighted points from the executive summary: the fall in enrollment, the increase in part-time students, in Black students and in female students, and the retention and graduation rates. Significant improvement is needed for assessment of student learning. While the program has been assessed at the course level, this has not been done at the program level, and the assessment methods have not been of high quality in terms of student learning outcomes. The program does have innovative partnerships, including with the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Recommendations in the academic program review relate to improving enrollment, increasing diversity, and improving assessments. Dr. Sweet, the division dean, concurred with the overall findings. The program has had innovative initiatives and projects to strengthen 3 outcomes in graduation and transfer rates, but has missed opportunities to assess and evaluate what the program has done and to improve on that. One example of this is the change to allow a new part-time block and its possible effect on enrollment and graduation. The program should also address equity and the notable differences in enrollment for Black and for female students. In response to various questions from committee members, Mr. Acosta-Morales, the department chair, explained that the drop in enrollment was an intentional move on the part of program to provide more opportunities for part-time students by decreasing the number of full-time sections. In regards to diversity of students, Mr. Acosta-Morales explained that the program is addressing the lack of diversity in Honors faculty and described its recent efforts to counter this. The program has also taken steps to more directly support students of color, including collaborating with the Center for Male Engagement. Having an option for part-time students opens up the possibility for dual enrollment students to take Honors courses. Dr. Seymour, the program’s curriculum coordinator, added that the program welcomes using data for improvements. Regarding strengthening assessments, Mr. Acosta-Morales said that the program has made progress in this area and continues to do so, including mapping learning outcomes from the course level to the program level and making the learning outcomes more specific. Action: The Student Outcomes Committee unanimously recommends that no action take place until the following documented evidence in three categories is submitted by the designated due dates for the Committee to determine the future of the program: Assessment o A fully developed systemic assessment plan – Due January 25, 2021 o Perform full cycle of assessment based on assessment plan and report detailing cycle’s results and next steps – Due June 7, 2021 Program Development o Perform environmental scan, assessment of need and market analysis – Due February 26, 2021 Develop program revision design – Due April 2, 2021 Develop revised program – Due September 30, 2021 Enrollment Growth Plan o Develop and launch enrollment growth plan with emphasis on recruitment, enrollment, retention, and completion based on analysis due in February and revision design – Due June 30, 2021 (c) Academic Program Review: Behavioral Health and Human Services (A.A.S. Degree) Dr. Gay stated that the Behavioral Health and Human Services (BHHS) program is a long-standing program at the College and while large, it has seen decreases in enrollment over time. It has a higher percentage of part-time students than the College 4 overall, but also a higher proportion of students with 24+ credits. It enrolls significantly more Black students than the College (70% vs. 46%) and more female students, which might reflect the field to some extent. The program has been able to retain and graduate students at rates comparable to the College; about 20% of A.A.S. degrees awarded in 2019 came from this program. Many students also transfer, even though this is a career program; the program has agreements with multiple four-year institutions. The advisory committee usually meets annually (though not this year with the pandemic). The program does need to improve its assessments; the focus has been too much on course level as opposed to the program level. It also needs to focus on documenting how they close the loop, per Middle States standards. Recommendations from the review include focusing on enrollment and the unique needs of its students, and on improving assessments. Dr. Sweet, the division dean, agrees with the points made by the audit, including the need for greater evaluation of student learning outcomes and increasing new students. In response to questions from the committee, Ms. Barber (the program’s curriculum coordinator) said there is growth in and demand for the field in the City and corresponding increases in salaries, especially when students earn their bachelor’s degree. Dr. Gay noted that it is difficult to get data from students after they graduate, but the College is examining possible vendors and means to do so. Dr. DiRosa, the department chair, provided as an example addiction counselors, who can earn a certificate at the College, immediately enter the field, and move their way up with a four-year degree while in the workforce. Dr. Sweet explained there is a need for addiction specialists in the City and program staff have been examining how to prepare students for that field; the program is catching up on meeting demand. Ms. Barber described how the program’s curriculum coordinator traditionally works with the Workforce unit of the College to foster outreach to the community, to offer BHHS courses at community sites, and to bring students into the BHHS program. The advisory committee and individual faculty active in the City also contribute to outreach efforts. Dr. DiRosa and Ms. Barber agreed that outreach needs to be expanded and it needs to be more intentional. The program has developed new courses and already has practicum courses which contribute to this. The program is also working with the Marketing department to better brand and promote itself. Action: The Student Outcomes Committee unanimously recommends that no action take place until the following documented evidence in three categories is submitted by the designated due dates for the Committee to determine the future of the program: Assessment o A fully developed systemic assessment plan – Due January 25, 2021 o Perform full cycle of assessment based on assessment plan and report detailing cycle’s results and next steps – Due June 7, 2021 Program Development o Perform environmental scan, assessment of need and market analysis – Due February 26, 2021 5 Develop program revision design – Due April 2, 2021 Develop revised program – Due September 30, 2021 Enrollment Growth Plan o Develop and launch enrollment growth plan with emphasis on recruitment, enrollment, retention, and completion based on analysis due in February and revision design – Due June 30, 2021 Due to time constraint, remaining agenda items were deferred to future meetings. (d) New Business There was no new business. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Student Outcomes Committee of the Board is scheduled for January 7, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. Attachments: Minutes of October 8, 2020 APR Executive Summary Liberal Arts Honors Option APR Executive Summary for Behavioral Health and Human Services PowerPoint Online 7 Week Credit Momentum KPIs Careers Programs Advisory Committee 2020 Career Connections Employers by Program Map 6 Academic Program Review: AA in Religious Studies A u t h o r s : D a v i d P r e j s n a r , E l i z a b e t h G o r d o n F a l l 2 0 2 0 7 1.
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